Impact of Information Technology on Education

The key is to effectively use technology in a way that students will be motivated and eventually become engaged learners.

Examples of technology include:

· Overhead/slide Projectors

· Video recorder, players and televisions

· Multimedia

· Computers

· The internet

Now I am sure that all of us, in our years as college instructors have, in one way or another, used at least one of the technology listed here.

When a student uses a computer to type his report, it does not mean that the technology is being effectively used. But how do we know that were making the best use of technology? How can we be sure that were using technology to support what we know about how students learn best? How can we make sure that technology supports engaged learning?

Learning according to modern definition, is determined by how well students perform on standardized tests.

Technology is being used in education as a tool for learning, collaboration, curriculum development, and staff development. It is just being used to fulfill a task. To be able to meet the demands of present times, a new definition of learning is required.

Engaged Learners are characterized by:

· Responsible for their own learning

· Energized by learning

· Strategic

· Collaborative

You are now probably thinking, why is she telling us all these things? Well, evidence indicates that when used effectively:

“Technology applications can support higher-order thinking by engaging students in authentic, complex tasks within collaborative learning contexts. So for starters, let me present to you a simple definition of Information Technology:

I. According to the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, researchers and traditional reformers have shifted from traditional definitions of learning and course design to models of engaged learning. And these is collectively called as Information Technology.